Learning Objectives for this Module
        Topic 2.1: Developing your Elevator Pitch
            Students will understand how to create compelling “elevator pitch” to give their 
              audience a short and attention-grabbing introduction to their app.
            Students will practice delivering their pitch, receiving feedback, and incorporating 
              feedback to improve their pitch.
        Topic 2.2: Techniques for Effective Public Speaking 
            Students will learn techniques to effectively deliver their pitch, including managing 
              energy, voice techniques, and body language.
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       Topic 2.1: Developing your Elevator Pitch 
       This module is designed to familiarize you with the concept of 
       pitching, review examples of pitches given by entrepreneurs, and 
       practice giving your own pitches.
       Module outline:
        What is an elevator pitch?
        Video example: Dial 1298
        Planning for your elevator pitch
        Speed Pitches activity
        More examples: Shark Tank
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         What is an Elevator Pitch? 
        An elevator pitch is a brief introduction to your business idea designed to get the 
        listener interested in learning more. 
        Elevator pitches are meant to be short! The name comes from the goal of explaining 
        your idea to a fellow elevator passenger in the time it takes to enter an elevator on 
        the ground floor of a building and finish the pitch before exiting the elevator on 
        another floor.
         Why is pitching important?
             Getting comfortable talking about your idea is an important step in gaining support in your 
             community. The process of refining your elevator pitch can also help to illustrate flaws or 
             gaps in the app idea.
         How can you learn to deliver a great pitch?
             Practice, practice, practice! Look for opportunities to tell the story of your app to get 
             feedback and begin to mobilize support. This module will show examples and provide 
             exercises to get you started.
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       Video Example: Dial 1298
       This is a short video introducing Dial 1298, a non-profit ambulance service in India. 
       As you watch the video, listen carefully to the entrepreneur’s pitch and make note of key 
       points she presents. Click on the logo below to view the presentation.
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       Team Debrief: The Dial 1298 Pitch
       Did Sweta’s pitch make you want to learn more about Dial 1298? Her pitch is brief 
       but covers most of the basic information a listener would want to know about the 
       business.
       Questions for team discussion:
        What is the problem addressed by the team?
        What is the team’s solution? 
        How does Dial 1298 work? 
        How is Dial 1298 unique or different from current services? 
        What’s the team’s vision for the future? 
       Replay! You may want to watch the video again to be sure to identify answers to 
       the five questions above.
        
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